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  1. Kest

    Sorry if this is not allowed....garage door advice

    Don't know the name of ours but was around £500 15 years or so ago, and we installed it ourselves, I was the lucky one who was tasked with tensioning it up (partly because I was the one who had lost the tension when I opened it up - was sent pre tensioned) and in doing so almost broke my wrist...
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    Daikoku carpark this morning.

    Been in japan this last month and for the vast majority of that time I have seen very little fun or interesting cars, aside from the one or two rx7s in the first week, and I'm not counting anything European as that seems to be a taste over here. Starting seeing fun things as we came closer back...
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    Scuttle rubbers

    Last set that I got for my car we got from our local Nissan dealer (5 years ago) they were ok for things now and then, but that ones been flattened, and the second closest is now a tesla garage. But if you've got one close it's worth a chat.
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    Exhaust ports

    To create the same volume due to their decreased length before entering the downpipe?
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    Can I use a 260z thermostat housing in a 280z?

    Alternatively ... https://www.torqen.uk/brands/datsun-240z-260z-280z-280zx-510/engine/71031-thermostat-housing-coolant-neck-billet-280z-280zx-lower-housing-800-2143.html But not what I'd call value for money.
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    Can I use a 260z thermostat housing in a 280z?

    It's not rust, it's rust deposits with other crap. The body is cast aluminium so non ferrous so the citric acid is OK to remove some of the deposits but little else, is what I'm finding. I've currently got all mine cycling through citric and detergent and a touch of something else secret. The...
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    Thermostat housing differences.

    This makes sense that on my 4 hole the 4th is blanked and my 3, the 4th is yet to be drilled as all UK cars and engines. I guess I'll go with the 3 or 4 housing to future proof myself for going efi (but that's years away).
  8. Kest

    Thermostat housing differences.

    This is exactly what I was asking, good answer. Now do I have a spare switch, the answer is I'm not sure, there's heaps of things I still need to go through and it's likely to take years. So probably don't rely on myself.
  9. Kest

    Thermostat housing differences.

    Hey guys, I have a conundrum, which is mostly a question. Building up the l28 and through all my spares I have 3 options for thermostat housing. I have a two hole, a three hole and a four hole. I'm fairly certain the two hole was from the 260 originally. And the three and four are both from...
  10. Kest

    L28 oil filter mount gasket variants

    Hey guys, not sure if it's specific to the f54 block or it's just all l28s that have this pick up. Needing a gasket that suits the filter carrier. Also anyone interested in the one I have (it's useless to me) you can have for free, just shout. The bad picture is my rough measurements. Give or...
  11. Kest

    Head gasket compatibility p90 head

    Was certainly an interesting read, and I'm glad I went to the effort with the makeshift punch press. I would've gone felpro but I think they were out of stock when I bought all my stuff. Or maybe it was something else. But all fitted now and am happy, ended up being a productive day.
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    Head gasket compatibility p90 head

    There was 7 water holes between the two that just wasn't there. So I managed to hack my hole punch apart, mount it into the drill press and I'm pretty happy with the mating between the two now. I just really wanted to get it together so it wasn't one more wasted day Cheers
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    Head gasket compatibility p90 head

    Hey gents, there's certainly one of you that have an idea on this. About to fit my head back on after some time apart. The gasket that I've got (ITM - rock auto) doesn't quite line up between the head and block F54 P90 combo. I had a second gasket and that was very similar. If anyone has one...
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    Gasket sealers

    Hey gents, I'm finally getting around to rebuilding the engine in the next few days, I swear my old man used to use a gasket sealer on the water ways of the head gasket. My question is what's your guys thoughts opinions on gasket sealers be it rtv or the blue stuff on the head gasket and in...
  15. Kest

    NEC Classic Motor Show - Promo code ?

    As a local to the nec and that side of things. We used to park at Marston Green train station and get the train one stop (less than 60 seconds) to the nec. Car park at the station is free (it used to be anyway). Its convenient and has much shorter walk times. Alternatively for the ones with a...
  16. Kest

    Datsun 240Z Font development!

    I tried tracking down a font last year actually as I was interested in making a playful 'fatass' or 'Dat-ass' sticker in the style of 'Datsun' for my 2+2. But it quickly became too much effort so I abandoned that fairly quickly. When your font is ready I dare say I'll be reviving said project.
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    What did you do to your Z this week?

    Took off the clutch master cylinder and the brake servo so I can prep for paint. Remove clevis pin, remove 4 bolts under dash, remove servo.... sounds easy, Haynes forgot to add the balance on your head with your feet in the air whilst getting rust in your eyes, some sort of masochist yoga...
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    What did you do to your Z this week?

    Engine needs putting back together and putting in first. Yeah that bonnets not going on anytime soon
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    What did you do to your Z this week?

    First time in the garage in over 6 months so made it an easy one making space and put up shelving which I realised is where I hang the bonnet, so made sure I rehung it before I filled the shelving. I touched the car lots but didn't further it's progress :rolleyes:
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